Sony PlayStation VR

Good game library at launch ; Great headset security ; Achieves that “full VR” sensation ; PlayStation Network filters out broken games ; More affordable than Rift or Vive

Makes a mess ; Not as powerful as Rift or Vive

Even with everything it does to make virtual reality more accessible and affordable, PlayStation VR isn’t for everyone. It’s still several hundred dollars, requires a fair amount of set-up, and there are still only a handful of games that run smoothly,...

Integrated stereo headphones ; Streamlined cables ; Adds HDR pass through ; Slimmer build overall

No performance changes ; Limited efficacy of camera and Move controllers

We were very impressed by the PSVR when we first got our faces in it over one year ago, and it remains unmatched as an entry point for high quality consumer VR. The upgrades here are all welcome improvements, that, to be honest, probably should have...

Immersive VR experience. Works with non-VR apps and games. Motion control support. Low cost of entry compared with PC-based headsets.

Requires PlayStation Camera, which is not included. Slightly less powerful than its main competitors. Some motion-tracking hiccups when playing in brightly lit rooms.

Graphics-intensive, device-tethered virtual reality has been chugging along for a solid year, but it's still a fairly expensive novelty with few must-have experiences on any system. That said, the PlayStation VR offers the best balance of price, power,...

The Sony VR PlayStation headset CUH-ZVR2 will be released as a bundle with the PS Camera and goes on sale in Japan on October 14, 2017 at a suggested retail price of 44,980 yen (340 EUR / 400 USD / 300 GBP). Japanese users have access to more than 100...

Striking design ; Games created by well-known companies ; Fairly easy setup ; Relatively affordable

Camera can be very exacting ; Not as visually sharp as competition

When it comes to the best virtual reality experience on the market, the crown still belongs to the Vive with its room-tracking capabilities, with the Rift delivering a solid stationary experience. However, PlayStation VR offers a value and ease of use...

The provides an overall great VR experience that is interactive and immersive, though the lack of widespread compatibility is a bit disappointing. This product is for sure something to consider if you already have a PS4 and want to expand your gaming...

The PS VR is a truly transformative piece of consumer hardware. Virtual reality tech has existed for decades, but price has always held it back from the real-world users. At $399 for the headset and around $800 for the entire package, PlayStation VR...

High-end VR is now more affordable than every before ; Extremely comfortable ; Looks cooler than most VR headsets ; Likely that the best games will come to PS VR first

Cheaper than the Vive and Oculus but still expensive ; Visuals are often marginally worse than competing headsets ; Control scheme is often confusing